Two federal agencies announced a joint proposed rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks, aiming to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.
June 22, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Feds Move to Require AEBs for Heavy Trucks
Technology, Equipment, Safety
ESC Mandate to Improve Safety, Fleets Say
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has said that by preventing crashes, electronic stability control will save lives, prevent property damage and reduce congestion.
July 24, 2017Technology, Equipment
Electronic Stability Control: A New Standard for Trucking Industry
New Classes 7-8 tractors sold on or after Aug. 1 must be equipped with electronic stability control, which means that more fleets will need a greater understanding of the technology.
July 24, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
NHTSA Releases Electronic Stability Control Rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3Â released its long-awaited final rule on stability control, saying it will affect Classes 7-8 trucks in two years.
June 3, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
White House Completes Review of Heavy-Vehicle Electronic Stability Control System Rule
The White House Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s final rule on electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles, bringing it a step closer to publication.
May 27, 2015